An independent advisor, on your side of the table.
Benti Consulting is a self-employed health insurance advisory practice, licensed across 18 states. No call center, no script — just one person who helps individuals and fellow self-employed workers find private health coverage that makes sense for their situation.
NPN #22157012
Merertu Benti
Merertu is an independent, private insurance broker — not tied to any single carrier, so her only job is finding the plan that actually fits you. Every call is friendly, direct, and free of sales pressure; the goal is simply to help you understand your options and choose with confidence. If a private plan isn't the right fit for your situation, Merertu can also point you toward the public ACA Marketplace, so you're never left without a path forward.
Bachelor's degree, Belmont University.
State license numbers.
Merertu Benti (NPN #22157012) holds an active insurance producer license in each state below.
| State | License No. | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3004200319 | 01/31/2028 |
| Texas | 3471051 | 01/31/2028 |
| Florida | On file | — |
| North Carolina | 22157012 | No fixed expiration |
| Maryland | 3004133418 | 01/31/2029 |
| Georgia | 3887541 | 01/31/2028 |
| Michigan | 1454899 | — |
| Illinois | 22157012 | 01/31/2028 |
| Indiana | 4207231 | 01/31/2029 |
| Nevada | 4225300 | 05/31/2029 |
| South Carolina | 22157012 | 01/31/2030 |
| Arkansas | 22157012 | 01/31/2028 |
| West Virginia | On file | — |
| Iowa | 22157012 | 01/31/2030 |
| Ohio | 1730018 | 01/31/2028 |
| Tennessee | 3004130690 | 01/31/2029 |
| Virginia | 1575062 | 01/31/2028 |
| Wisconsin | 22157012 | 01/31/2029 |
Being your own boss shouldn't mean going without coverage.
When you leave a job with employer-sponsored health insurance, the private market can feel like a maze — different networks, different types of coverage, and a lot of sales pressure. Benti Consulting exists to cut through that: straightforward explanations of what each plan actually pays for, matched to your real situation.
As a self-employed advisor myself, I understand the specific pressure of covering your own health costs while running a business — steady premiums matter as much as good benefits.
Advice first, enrollment second.
Plain language
Every plan explained in terms of what happens if you actually get sick or hurt — not just brochure language.
No pressure
You'll never be pushed into a plan. My job is to make the options clear; the decision is yours.
Ongoing support
Questions after you enroll? I'm still the person you call — not a rotating help desk.
Multi-state licensed
Licensed to serve clients in 18 states, with plan options matched to what's actually available where you live.
Let's talk about what coverage looks like for you.
A short call is the fastest way to get real answers.